Music education director demographics and statistics in the US
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Music education director gender statistics
53.2% of music education directors are women and 46.8% of music education directors are men.
- Female, 53.2%
- Male, 46.8%
Music education director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% |
| Male | 46.8% |
Music education director gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,064
Female income
$46,380
Music education director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in music education director positions over time. Currently, 53.2% of music education directors are female.
Music education director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.43% | 52.57% |
| 2011 | 47.96% | 52.04% |
| 2012 | 47.64% | 52.36% |
| 2013 | 47.20% | 52.80% |
| 2014 | 46.08% | 53.92% |
| 2015 | 46.91% | 53.09% |
| 2016 | 46.58% | 53.42% |
| 2017 | 47.17% | 52.83% |
| 2018 | 46.59% | 53.41% |
| 2019 | 46.16% | 53.84% |
| 2020 | 45.51% | 54.49% |
| 2021 | 46.81% | 53.19% |
Music education director related jobs gender ratio
We compared music education directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Music Education Director | 47% | 53% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Music education director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among music education directors is White, which makes up 66.1% of all music education directors. Comparatively, 11.3% of music education directors are Asian and 10.2% of music education directors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.1%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Music education director race
| Music education director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Music education director race and ethnicity over time
See how music education director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Music education director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.55% | 7.31% | 9.18% | 8.35% |
| 2011 | 72.25% | 7.16% | 9.90% | 8.10% |
| 2012 | 71.84% | 7.46% | 9.77% | 8.35% |
| 2013 | 70.98% | 7.82% | 10.06% | 8.60% |
| 2014 | 71.07% | 7.44% | 9.73% | 8.98% |
| 2015 | 69.52% | 7.66% | 10.68% | 9.28% |
| 2016 | 70.01% | 7.59% | 10.40% | 9.17% |
| 2017 | 69.09% | 7.34% | 11.57% | 9.22% |
| 2018 | 70.87% | 7.08% | 9.89% | 9.41% |
| 2019 | 69.20% | 7.34% | 10.83% | 9.94% |
| 2020 | 67.28% | 7.05% | 10.47% | 10.10% |
| 2021 | 66.13% | 7.17% | 11.27% | 10.22% |
Music education director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian music education directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american music education directors have the lowest average salary at $47,379.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,851 |
| White | $47,903 |
| Black or African American | $47,379 |
| Asian | $49,119 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,082 |
Average music education director age
See how the average age of music education directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Music education director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Music education director age breakdown
The average age of music education directors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the music education director population.
Music education director age breakdown
| Music Education Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Music education director educational attainment
The most common degree for music education directors is bachelor's degree, with 67% of music education directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Music education directors by degree level
| Music education director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Music education director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,989 |
| Doctorate Degree | $58,132 |
Music education director employment statistics
Company size where music education directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where music education directors work.
Music education director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Music education director jobs by company type
Employees with the music education director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most music education directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Music education director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 80% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 15% |
Music education director turnover and employment statistics
Music education director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for music education directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Music education director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Music education director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average music education director tenure
The average music education director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 113 music education directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Music education director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Music education director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of music education directors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant/Laboratory Instructor | 6.04% | 64,437 |
| Middle School Teacher | 9.52% | 82,230 |
| Snowboard Instructor | 9.70% | 24,419 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Music Education Director | 15.52% | - |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Similar music education director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant/Laboratory Instructor | 6.04% | 64,437 |
| Middle School Teacher | 9.52% | 82,230 |
| Snowboard Instructor | 9.70% | 24,419 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by music education directors
The most common foreign language among music education directors is French at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 33.3% and German is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
- German, 16.7%
- Swedish, 16.7%
Music education director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Swedish | 16.7% |